Post by Pitman on Sept 14, 2012 2:30:14 GMT -6
Flag of the Duchy
Current House in Control: House Avenor
Crest of Avenor
Capital Planet: Aurlia
Duchy of Aurlia Systems:Aurlia System, Lenor System, Excelor System, Deicun System, Urabam System, Kurn System, Haitai Colony City
Duchy Fortresses: The Gate of Venrilia (Duchy Military Headquarters), Numlia Fortress, Curlia Forward Operation Fortress
Political Ideology: Monarch Aristocracy
Religious Ideology: Mixed
Primary Exports: Food and Star Cruisers
Historical Biography:
House Avenor is actually not the original rulers of Aurlia in fact they would be considered the second family in charge. The Duchy of Aurlia at one point was called the Star Kingdom of Aurlia eventually was conquered by the Emperor during the Crusades era. One of the last nations to fall the former Star Kingdom was known for creation of Star Cruisers and Star Battle Cruisers and were in alliance with the Lenor Union, Excelor Republic, and the United Planets of Three Systems (Deicun, Uradam, Kurn). Fighting against the Imperial tide of the Empire they lasted for years til finally being soundly defeated at the battle of Landon Fields an region of asteroids near Aurlia. The Royal Star Fleet were completely obliterated as a result as the High King Victorious Aurlius was forced to surrender and accept the Emperor as his sovereign bringing about the end of the unification of the Empire. As a result though they were enemies of the Empire they lasted out the longest and even both the High King and the Emperor came to respect each other thus allowing the House to continue to control their system but no longer holding the title of High King but as Arch Duke as to their former station to a degree.
For a time peace reigned as the House Aurlius played political games within the court to secure more power. But due to the time pass and political games grew the former great nation that was once an power to be reckoned with decayed and grew weaker. As the Rieleen War broke out the weakness reared itself for all to see as the Duchy continued to make military blunders and always backstabbing the different houses in hopes to gain more power. As a result the Arch Duke of the time was captured but as fate has it another player within the Duchy will reveal itself as a Baronet named simply as Rebecca Avenor enters the story. A knight who served the Arch Duke as it was said for many generators during the reign of the High Kings soon saved the Arch Duke with the help of Sahacarn Soldiers who made her see their warring ways as effective. Even though they saved the Arch Duke the shame of what was happened forever brought his own house as ineffective and stupid. As Rebecca was still a knight she was also a brilliant tactician and negotiator. Working with other Houses she was a rising star within the Duchy going to the point of eventually even being recognized by the Emperor which was unheard of at the time as she was continuously invited into military briefing which baffled the Arch Duke.
At the wars end the Baronet who had gain the rank of Admiral and one of the most trusted advisers the Arch Duke Wilius Aurlius attempted to have Rebecca assassinated only to fail as she managed to get a few spies in the Arch Duke's own court. With the assassination foiled and being revealed by all the end of House Aurlius with the Arch Duke's own public execution and the stripping of his title. Though still some family member exist they are now that of commoner rank. In reward in her service during the Rieleen War she was given the rank of Duke and control of the Duchy of Aurlia and two other systems as many houses were wiped out during the war. Thus began the rule of the House Avenor of the Duchy of Aurlia.
Years pass and eventually the Granddaughter of Rebecca Avenor Maria was born House Avenor continued to be loyal to the empire and even friend to the Imperial family as well since the friendship was formed by Rebecca and the Emperor during the Rieleen War. Maria trained in the ways of the Aurlian Knightly ways and the usage of a Katana an weapon from an island culture from one earth. Training with all her might she eventually joined the Order of the Blue Rose a Knightly order and continued to hone her skills. Eventually she would be forced to go to the Academia Supremus by the Imperial Order of the Emperor for all heirs to be sent which she did spend time there though kept a low profile and even had their own sleeping quarters smaller then other their rank and never used servants. Though as Time passed the friendship they made with the Imperial Family waned and forgotten. Eventually for a time Maria left the family a bit and when traveling across the stars visiting other planets and only exploring other parts of the Empire even going by another name Maria Annaroze.
She as well fought as a mercenary under this name for different houses during different petty conflicts and became quite infamous of a swords woman known on the battlefield but since she kept her identity secret everyone thought she was some commoner who was simply good at what she did. Eventually she caught the eye of an Captain of the Swords of the Emperor who saw potential to be apart of the Emperor's seekers of order and peace. For a brief time she joined this military order and went on missions quell rebellious lords and other not so well known incidents. It was until the assassination attempt on one of the Princes is where she for a brief time came famous which she helped defend the Prince. Afterwards years pass and by the time she hit her mid thirties she received word her father died and turmoil who should lead the Duchy was afloat. Soon as she read it she resigned her position in the mid ranks of the Swords of the Emperor at the Captain who recruited her surprise since she had potential one day to become their greatest Knight.
As she was leaving the Captain asked why she gave up such a prestigious position. She answered she has been lying to him for years and her true name that of Maria Annaroze heir to the Duchy of Aurlia and she had to return as her father passed away. At the shock of the Captain soon understood why she had to leave and simply watched her walked away. As she returned home the pettiness of the different sub branches trying to take control as the Duke dead without any heirs Maria arrived in time to reveal her true self as the person who disappeared all those years ago. Some couldn't believe it was her so she proved them by her martial skills saying she was the best knight the Order of the Blue Rose ever saw so she should prove herself to the others by beating all their best champions. Eventually they all compiled and one by one each champion fell to her as she easily defeated them all. By her grace of skill all the other sub branches knelled towards her and she was proclaimed Duchess of Aurlia bringing peace to a degree to the Duchy.
The Empire ignored the plights of the frontier colonies and the Houses continued to war on each other. It was until 16 years ago when the Tetranni Dominion declared war on the Human Empire. Unable to stop them on the outlying fortresses the only fleet which stood in the way was the 7th Imperial Fleet. Though it was a extreme war it was a war that only lasted a few months. The 7th Imperial Fleet was only a fleet of a 111 ships and were facing a formidable force of 312 ships. The 7th used hit and run tactics til reinforcements came, sadly not much as the Outer Regions were forced to buckle down and fight for their homes. Militia Forces and the different Planet Garrisons fought tooth and nail to hold their homes or face experimentation. As the War progressed the heroic actions of the 7th Imperial Fleet became popular among the populace as the only Imperial Fleet who gave a damn about the people of the Outer Regions and Colonies. Even as colony after colony fell the Outer Regions with the 7th Imperial Fleet managed to hold the the line at the Fields of Darkness. With amassing a large fleet of civilian ships and refiting with weapons they used the fields to attempt to hit and run and face the superior Tetranni Fleet.
As they moved in deeper into the asteroid Field it was there a trap was set as the 7th Imperial Fleet as well the entire Militia fleet engaged the Tetranni invasion force. The attack though effective was still holding out against and outlasting them. It was until Edwin Avenor saw something interesting noting the Tetranni only moved as the flagship ordered which made him think it was a form of hive mind control. Using the Star Cruiser HIHS Rozzria headed towards the flagship and becoming the heroic ship duel of the the entire war. Eventually it ended when Rozzria had no way to fight back soon called abandon ship eventually he himself ramming the ship into the Tetranni flagship and causing mass confusion within the fleet forcing the Tetranni to retreat and ending in victory for the Empire. By the time the rest of the Imperial Fleet arrived to help the 7th the war was mostly over and the other fleets simply mopped up the remaining Tetranni. To most of the core Imperial worlds this was a small conflict but to those on the outer regions and colonies saw it as a massive war for their homes and very survival. Though Edwin was given honors as a soldier to the 7th Imperial Fleet and all Colonist he was a hero and even remember him to this day as the man who changed the tide of the war.
In present day the House of Avenor continues to serve the Imperial Navy with Vice Admiral Luresia Avenor following her father footsteps. The Duchess Maria Avenor still lives but she knows her time is slowly coming to an end as she grows wearier everyday. Only recently the Marquis Gen Avenor was found dead in his quarters of reasons unknown forcing Ven Avenor as Marquis and representative of House Avenor to Academia Supremus. Still what future will hold for a family that has been so close to the Imperial family other Houses look on with disdain and jealously. Others sees House Avenor as nothing but upstarts who gain the friendship of the former Emperor and continues to make power plays. Even some theorize they might actually be the ones with the most ambition the throne itself.
Aurlian Culture:
An Artistic Planet they prefer the old ways of humanity with great buildings built in old Earth looking some say Renaissance looking. The populace is known to have great entertainment and as well a short compliance of military training just in case. Most of the main planet system is very earth like more so then the Capital of the empire and like going back in time where nature was still strong. Though depending on system which are all vast different they are quite known for the creation of Star Cruisers and Star Battle Cruisers. As these ships are even bought by the Imperial Navy for long range operations being ships made for endurance but not have enough weapons to destroy a planet. Though its ground troops are not even well known they are average at least only the Order of the Blue Rose a Knightly order with the extensive usage of Power Armors have made an name of itself and rivaled many others of other Houses.